Introduction:

The presence of diverse conceptualizations of stigma impedes the establishment of relationships between this concept and health outcomes. Concept analysis is a useful nursing strategy to facilitate understanding terms and their attributes.

Objective:

To analyze the concept of structural stigma in sexual minorities.

Methodology:

The eight-step methodology proposed by Walker & Avant was used.

Results:

Definitions of stigma, related concepts (interpersonal stigma and structural racism), attributes, cases, consequences of the concept and empirical references are reviewed.

Conclusions:

The conceptualization of stigma allows identifying opportunities to reduce health inequities among sexual minorities.

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